Steven Singer

Steven Singer is an Associate Professor at The College of New Jersey's School of Education, specializing in Deaf Education and American Sign Language. He is affiliated with the Department of Special Education, Language, and Literacy, where he explores the intersections of deafness, disability, and inclusive education.

• Education:
  • Cultural Foundations of Education, Ph.D., Syracuse University (2018)
  • Disability Studies, CAS, Syracuse University (2015)
  • Secondary Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, MEd, Rochester Institute of Technology (2012)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education, B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2010)

Singer's research focuses on disability identity development, ableism in academia, and innovative pedagogical approaches. He has published extensively on topics such as Deaf-Plus children, language inclusion, and social construction of multiple disability identities.

His notable award includes a $298,075 NJDHS grant (2020–2022) to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing education initiatives. Singer actively contributes to academic service roles, including chairing the Curriculum Committee (2021–2025) and directing the Honors & Scholars Program (2024–ongoing).